Performs highly responsible professional, administrative and managerial work in the formulation of major financial and fiscal policies, including oversight of the planning, preparation, implementation, analysis, maintenance and management of the County operating budget and Capital Improvement Program budget.Responsibilities include day-to-day evaluation of financial projects and their implications to the County. Work involves consultation with departmental management personnel during the preparation and review of budget estimates and justification statements, recommendations for budget adjustments, and other budget administrative issues. Considerable initiative and judgment is required regarding recommendations on budget preparation and control policies, regulations, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Day-to-day management, oversight, and evaluation of financial projects and their implications to the County.

Manages, plans, and directs the development, preparation, control, and administration of the county operating and capital budgets, and five-year Capital Improvement program.

The administration of tracking all funding for capital improvement projects.

Approve all agenda items for financial impact.

Responsible for budgeting all personnel and benefits under the Board of County Commissioners.

Responsible for calculating and billing out indirect costs (cost allocation) for all departments.

Responsible for all General Fund revenue and cash balance forward projections.

Provides consultation with departmental management personnel during the preparation and review of budget estimates and justification statements, provides guidance and recommendations for budget adjustments, and other budget administrative issues and fiscal effect on projected policy and program development, consolidates budget requests and submits to the OMB Director for consideration.

Advises, explains, and confers with the OMB Director on matters concerning proposed budget and financial status of the County.

Responsible for supervision, administration, and oversight of the Office of Management and Budget personnel.

Maintains budgetary controls and status. Monitor items of operating budget including revenue, expenditure control of personnel, operating, capital, and budget transfers. Reviews and develops information on fiscal conditions and problems relating to the budget.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree in the above field of study is desirable.

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in business administration, budget, and/or accounting; four (4) years of which must be in budget review and analysis in the Public Sector. Minimum of four (4) years supervisory and/or leadership experience. Extensive experience with personal computers with spreadsheet and database software. Florida county or municipal government experience required.

Skills

See Critical Expertise needed to Perform Essential Functions

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by current insurance carrier.

Certified as a CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer) ,CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) and/or CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer), or must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.